Today’s Birthday (06/30/15). Count coins this year! Nurture your networks. Strengthen old ties. Discipline with health practices pays off big. Brilliant creativity after the 10/13 eclipse leads to new career directions (after 10/27). Next spring (after 3/8) inspires travel and adventure. Focus on home and family after 3/23. Play with art, beauty and nature. Share it with someone beloved.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

— Today is a 9 — Humility provides peace. Don’t get cocky. Do what you love and prosper. Outline the results you want to achieve. Chop wood and carry water. Pay your bills. Conserve resources. Listen to what your partner wants. You’re earning respect.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is an 8 — Public obligations interfere with private time. There’s more work coming in. New possibilities stretch old boundaries. This could cause some temporary confusion. Call as soon as you know you’ll be late. Watch and learn. Express your love.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 9 — Finish up what you said you’d have done by now. Reschedule to ease things up. Ignore teasing. Get creative at work, and the outcome is better than expected. Friends make an important connection. Keep your sense of humor.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 9 — Creative ideas flow. Keep practicing. Be patient, not critical. This work is fun. You can do well financially. Give up something you don’t need. You’re especially charming. Hang out with friends. Visit a museum for inspiration.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Kind words improve your day. Get into tranquil productivity. Find ways to expand your contact list. Listen to what others want. Stand outside a controversy. Positive attitude plus action pays big dividends. Concentrate on growing your business.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Discover new truths about family. Re-assure someone who’s easily upset. Clarify any doubt. A lively debate ensues. Consider all views. Reveal the machinery. Love trumps circumstances. When everyone has spoken and been heard, new options arise.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Exceptional patience is required. The answer is elusive. Beware contradictions and trite solutions. Listen carefully to understand. Stick to the facts. Friends help you make a valuable connection. Provide support. Consistent efforts win in the long run. Get coaching.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 9 — You’re gaining confidence. Work more and earn more. You’re a powerhouse! Don’t get intimidated. Save your pennies. Replenish your reserves. Celebrate simply. Invite friends over. Feed all who show up. Give thanks. They’re your crew.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 9 — You’re especially persuasive. Accept acknowledgement from someone you admire. Listen, to avoid a communications breakdown. Follow your emotions as well as intellect. Distractions can cause mistakes. Take care. Clarity and focus in the present moment pays off.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 7 — Disagree persuasively. A private conference spells out the facts. Work things out. Adaptations are required. Find what you need nearby. It’s an excellent time to travel, or just go out. Make time for romance. Try new flavors.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is an 8 — Mind your own business. Avoid a controversy. Seek professional assistance with a project. Collaboration is a good idea. Streamline your routine by sharing tasks. Provide each other stability. Tie up loose ends. Make plans for the future.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 9 — Esteemed people compete for your attention. You’re winning admiration. All that work is finally paying off. Set new standards. Collaborate with an expert to polish the final version. Publish when ready. Express your affection and gratitude.